Northridge Preparatory School, or Northridge Prep, or NRP is an independent college preparatory school for young men, located in Niles, Illinois.
The school offers a recognized curriculum and a strong athletics program.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Northridge Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
288 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Number of AP Courses
11 courses
List of Courses Offered
Average ACT score
27
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki and Dress Shirt
Khaki and Dress Shirt
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $10,000 - $14,325
% on Financial Aid
65%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,500
Admissions Director
Matthew Englert
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Northridge Preparatory School, or Northridge Prep, or NRP is an independent college preparatory school for young men, located in Niles, Illinois. The school offers a recognized curriculum and a strong athletics program.
- Northridge Prep was established in 1976 by a group of parents who envisioned a college preparatory school that would challenge their sons academically, socially and spiritually. Realizing the importance of the middle school years, they sought to include grades 6 through 12 in the Northridge curriculum. The founding parents entrusted the spiritual dimension of Northridge Prep to Opus Dei, a Personal prelature of the Roman Catholic Church that was founded in 1928.
- Northridge is the brother school of The Willows Academy, a girls college preparatory school in Des Plaines, Illinois; parents continue to foster a relationship with The Willows Academy by organizing dances and social events throughout the school year.
- The School is a member of The Independent School League and Illinois High School Association.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Northridge Preparatory School often compared to?
Northridge Preparatory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Notre Dame College Prep by visitors of our site.
What sports does Northridge Preparatory School offer?
Northridge Preparatory School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis and Track and Field.
What is Northridge Preparatory School's ranking?
Northridge Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Northridge Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Northridge Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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